After the Rockets’ 110-98 loss to the Mavericks on Saturday night, coach Kevin McHale said he didn’t feel like having more deep, long discussions with his players was going to make a difference in their so far disappointing season. …

Rockets coach Kevin McHale had a long list of areas he considered sub-par with the Rockets defense, but he also knew potential was there because he has seen it. In the last five minutes of the Rockets’ close games this season, the defense has been far superior to what they have shown through most of …

The Rockets made up for much of the damage done by their 0-3 start with a four-game winning streak. But along with building a winning record, they believe they have been playing the way they will have to long term. …